Training

Training: systematic, repeated performance of structured exercise sessions over a period of time, with the achievement of a specific goal

Overtraining: when an athlete attempts to do more training than they can physically or mentally tolerate without adequate rest

Causes

• Excessive training intensity

• Inadequate nutrition

• Lack of sleep

• Psychological stress

Symptoms

• Persistent fatigue

• Decreased performance

• Increased risk of injuries

• Mood changes

• Insomnia

Recovery

• Complete rest or significantly reduce training intensity

• Proper nutrition

• Quality sleep

• Stress management

Overreaching (transient over-training): pushing the body beyond its limits for a short period of time to stimulate a training response

Undertraining: not providing the body with enough stimulation for performance to improve by training. Not training often enough with too small of an intensity won't see desired changes.

Overtraining Syndrome (OTS): a more sever and chronic condition resulting in prolonged overtraining without adequate rest